Side by side
Eric vs Juno
Both stand on python ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Eric brings Python editing, debugging, testing, and project tools into one free IDE. Its plugin system and installation options provide flexibility, while the maker recommends installing it in a Python virtual environment.
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Free plan iPhone
Juno offers local Python development on iPad and iPhone, with notebooks, scripts, offline execution, and optional AI assistance.
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| Eric | Juno | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eric-ide.python-projects.org | juno.sh |
| On python ides | #3 of 26 | #7 of 26 |
Eric: what it does well
- Includes a debugger with multi-thread and multiprocessing support.
- Provides profiling, code coverage, and unittest support.
- Supports Mercurial, Subversion, and Git repositories.
- Offers pip and virtual-environment management.
- Plugins can be loaded from its repository.
What to know first
- Python virtual-environment installation is recommended.
- Windows users are directed to download a ZIP archive.
- Rope refactoring is an optional plugin.
Juno: what it does well
- Runs Python locally and works offline
- Includes more than 130 Python packages
- Supports notebooks, scripts, folders, and REPL sessions
- AI assistant can apply reviewed code changes
- Workspace data remains on the device
What to know first
- Available on iOS only
- Compiled-extension packages may not install
- Does not support multiple environments
- Does not support arbitrary notebook extensions or other kernels